Flying from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Copenhagen Airport to Athens International Airport is 3 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Copenhagen.
Flights from CPH to ATH start from 06:00 — the earliest with Norwegian Air Sweden. The latest departure is at 16:55 with Norwegian Air Sweden. In total, you can take your pick of 22 weekly Copenhagen Airport to Athens International Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your CPH to ATH flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as September, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
You can travel nonstop to Athens, Greece. Prepare for takeoff with one of these carriers that operate direct flights from Copenhagen Airport to Athens International Airport:
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Scandinavian Airlines on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering CPH to ATH flights is Scandinavian Airlines. Its services land as planned 74.05% of the time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Copenhagen Airport to Athens International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between CPH and ATH include:
Munich Airport
Warsaw Chopin Airport
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Copenhagen Airport to Athens International Airport flight is $73. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $183. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from CPH to ATH by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Copenhagen Airport to Athens International Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from CPH to ATH.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Copenhagen Airport to Athens International Airport.
Handy information about Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Copenhagen Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from CPH arrive on schedule 83% of the time.
To reach Copenhagen Airport from central Copenhagen, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 15 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to CPH? If you're boarding an early flight from Copenhagen Airport to Athens International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Copenhagen Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Athens International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and explore beyond Athens's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from Athens International Airport about three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Athens International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Athens. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
It typically takes 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Copenhagen Airport to Athens International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Athens in March.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Copenhagen Airport to Athens International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CPH to ATH in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Athens, now it's time to explore more of Greece. Journey about 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to tick off its top attractions. From Church of Agia Sofia to Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Greece, head for Larisa, about 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are key highlights.